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Y249 RBE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,393 mi
Last recorded48,393 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 RBE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 45,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,132 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,985 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,866 miles

OSF,OSR,NSR Tyres cracking

Fail 18 May 2011 13,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 13,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 5 May 2009 13,025 miles

Rear Exhaust corroding

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2008 12,218 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 23 May 2007 11,604 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 11,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 11,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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Y249 RBE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 95,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y249 RBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y249 RBE registered?

Y249 RBE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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